| Course Description |
Recent 20 years is the time-lapse of leading fluctuations in economic and sociological activities influencing the potential of working life. the biggest breakthrough is the decreasing volume of technological tools and the enhancement of operating systems. While ‘open office’ is still on the agenda of spatially providing the mechanization of working cycle in physiologically well-conditioned spaces, on other side, new remote working forms emerge such as ‘co-working’ spaces.
The elective course is structured as two main phases:
1 HISTORICAL & THEORITICAL_ Analysis of Working Areas:
Historical review of working models from medieval era to 19th century and today is structured in this first phase of the course. As the main substance of the course, realizing the enhancement in working areas through economic and sociological, and technological changes through the history is aimed by using different mediums such as period films, articles, videos, images and projects. Each class is planned to create discussion items according to inputs. Within the process, students are invited to analyze the environment of working areas and prepare presentations one of selected working areas by asking questions through the project and also write reflection papers during the class.
2 TECHNICAL A_ Technical Infrastructures of Working Areas:
Serial of classes about technical infrastructure of office areas are held including mechanical and electrical systems. Lighting of office areas & office furniture design are another sub-subjects of this phase. Different excursions are arranged according to the theme which one of them is the excursion to an architectural office that mostly works in design of office areas. Another will be the site visit of two different office areas which design by this office. And the last excursion is to a showroom of an office furniture firm to see the latest technology office furniture. This phase is basically to realize current office systems, which enables a background to design further with a futuristic approach.
TECHNICAL B_ Future Working Areas (concept, content, story development and spatial design development):
Synchronous to seminars and excursions, students are encouraged to work as individuals focusing on the content, make new suggestions considering office spaces, new work models, changing ways of working in today’s office environments and make presentations about their own analyses. Students are expected to create their own contents with their scenario and design development. Students are expected to present their ideas as texts, diagrams, collages, sketches, videos and 3d models.
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| Course Description in Turkish |
Geçtiğimiz 20 yıl, ekonomik ve sosyolojik olarak dalgalanmaların çalışma potansiyeli açısından etkili olduğu bir aralık olmuştur. En büyük kırılma; teknolojik araçların hacimsel düşüşü ve işletim sistemlerin gelişimi ile olmuştur. Hala ‘açık ofis’ yerleşimini baz alan, seri bir üretime elverişli şartlandırılmış fizyolojik koşullar içindeki esnek çalışmam ortamları gündemdeyken, diğer yandan ‘co-working’ çalışma biçimleri ortaya çıkmıştır. |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| 1) |
Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. |
N |
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| 2) |
Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. |
N |
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| 3) |
Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. |
H |
Exam,HW,Participation
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| 4) |
Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. |
N |
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| 5) |
Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. |
N |
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| 6) |
Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. |
N |
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| 7) |
Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. |
N |
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| 8) |
Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). |
N |
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| 9) |
Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. |
S |
Participation
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| 10) |
Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. |
S |
HW,Participation
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| 11) |
Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. |
N |
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| 12) |
Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. |
S |
Exam,HW
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| 13) |
Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
H |
Exam,HW
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| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
Examining the Syllabus
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| 2) |
SEMINAR: “HISTORICAL REVİEW OF WORKING SPACES & EXPERIMENTS” Hande Karakaş
Defining working areas;
‘Work’ principals in Medieval era to 19th century.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Open Office’ Concept & modernist approaches to working areas.
Office Buildings & Benefits & Enhancement in Istanbul
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| 3) |
SEMINAR: “CURRENT WORKING SPACES” Hande Karakaş
RAAF & Barbara Visser’s ‘The End of Sitting’ project
Student Presentations: Pick-ups; Current Offices
Analyzing of current working areas & Presentations & Discussions
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| 4) |
WATCH: “PLAYTIME - (1967) - JACQUES TATI” Hande Karakaş
Spatial Analysis, Hierarchical Office Settings
Student Presentations: Pick-ups; Current Offices
Analyzing of current working areas & Presentations & Discussions
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| 5) |
SEMINAR: “REAL TIME; OFFICES”
“CORPORATE SIGN ON OFFICE SPACES” Hande Karakaş
“Reflection Paper Writing about Working Areas Through the History”
Corporate sign in office spaces and how corporate production affects the spatial design in offices. Social Media Firm, Law Firm, Pharmacy Firm HQ Office Examples
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| 6) |
SEMINAR:
“AĞSAL ÖRGÜTLENMELER ÜZERİNE BİR MEKAN ÖNERİSİ “ Derya Uzal
Individual or group works on a working cycle “a selected plan scheme
Effects of Economics in Spatial Design
Dynamics of Work Flow and User Behavior
Output: texts & diagrams
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| 7) |
WORKSHOP WEEK |
| 8) |
Presentations of Habif Architects Members
Discussions & brain storming about office design process.
Corporate Structure in different firms and apply on office design from the design to the end of the construction.
Next week; Design Enrollment
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| 9) |
SEMINAR: “BEHIND THE SCENE; MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN OFFICE AREAS” Hande Karakaş
Different approaches in mechanical and electrical infrastructure in current office spaces. The correlation between the design & technical parts.
Interdisciplinary work in design process of office areas.
Presentations & Submission & Discussions / A3 POSTERS
Defining the Firm Structure;
Personal Type of the Firm & Production of the Firm & Corporate Design & Scenario Development, etc.
What will be designed for a futuristic working space;
- Furniture Design (Operational Desks, Chairs, Meeting Room Furniture, etc.)
- Lighting Design
- System Modules (Partition Walls/Acoustic Panels etc.)
- Reception Desk/Area |
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SEMINAR: “ERGONOMICS_I; LIGHTING IN OFFICE AREAS”
Daylight & artificial light effects in office areas & reflections in office design.
Presentations & Submission & Discussions / A3 POSTERS
Texts, Diagrams, Collages, Sketches and Conceptual Models of Design Ideas
Reading; will be announced.
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| 11) |
Outside Discussions
SITE VISIT:
-ÜNLÜ CO OFFICES
-42 MASLAK
-PAPİRUS PLAZA
-DELTA COSMETICS OFFICE Cosmetic Firm
-PARK PLAZA
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| 12) |
SEMINAR:
“ERGONOMICS_II; OFFICE FURNITURES” Hande Karakaş
Historical review of office furniture & current systems through the technology.
Ergonomic and Functional Behaviors of Office Workers
Presentations & Submission & Discussions/ A3 POSTERS & VİDEO
Plans-Sections-2d-3d-4d Presentations (sketches, mappings, collages, diagrams, videos, animations, etc.)
Reading; will be announced.
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| 13) |
Outside Discussions
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| 14) |
Presentations & Submission & Discussions / A3 POSTERS & VİDEO
Finalizing Projects;
Plans-Sections-2d-3d-4d Presentations (sketches, mappings, collages, diagrams, videos, animations, etc.)
(video or animation is obligatory for this submission.)
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| 15) |
final examination period
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| 16) |
final examination period
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Information Package / Course Catalogue